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Question
State two circumstances under which the demand curve slopes upwards to the right.
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Solution
- Giffen goods violate the law of. demand. The demand curve slopes upwards to the right in case of Giffen goods.
- Law of demand does not apply to prestige goods where demand slopes upwards to the right in case of prestige goods.
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Explain briefly anyone determinant of an exceptional demand curve.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When the price of Giffen goods falls, the demand for it increases.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
There are no exceptions to the law of demand.
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Questions:
- Diagram’ A ‘represents _____in demand (1m)
- Diagram ‘B’ represents _____in demand (1m)
- In diagram ‘A’ movement of demand curve is in_____ direction (1m)
- In diagram ‘B’ movement of demand curve is in______ direction (1m)
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement.
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements :
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
Mention one exception to the law of demand. Give one point only.
Why are prestige good an exception to the law of demand?
Which of the following best describes a Giffen good?
Which exception to the law of demand is primarily based on consumer beliefs about product quality?
What happens to the demand for necessities like salt or electricity when their prices increase?
Which situation is an example of speculation affecting demand?


